Snyder's speech begins at 7 p.m.
The demonstration will start at 7:30 p.m. and continue until 10:00 p.m.

The event is not a protest and is not intended to disrupt the evening's events, organizers said.

"This is more of a demonstration (than a protest)," Jessica Kelton, Occupy Lansing spokesperson, said Wednesday. "We want to bring about awareness, make sure people are educated about
the real state of our state."

Kelton said the group is concerned about overcrowding in schools, which she called "egregious." She said the group is concerned that student won't be able to learn in such an environment, which sets them at a disadvantage in an increasingly global economy.

Occupy Lansing is also advocating to restore the American Dream. Kelton acknowledges that the goal is nebulous, and means "different things to different people," but said that's by design.

"Our movement is about everyone being involved," she said. "We believe that the people are the ones with the solutions, not the
politicians."